Song of Lahore (2015)

  • PG
  • 11/13/2015 (US)
  • Documentary
  • 1h 22m

Overview

Until the late 1970s, the Pakistani city of Lahore was world-renowned for its music. Following the Islamization of Pakistan, many artists struggled to continue their life's work. Song of Lahore turns the spotlight on a group of stalwart musicians that kept playing and ultimately attracted listeners from around the world.

Andy Schocken

Director

Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy

Director

Cast

Najaf Ali's headshot

Najaf Ali

Himself
Rafiq Ahmed's headshot

Rafiq Ahmed

Himself
Saleem Khan's headshot

Saleem Khan

Himself
Wynton Marsalis's headshot

Wynton Marsalis

Himself

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